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Established 1878.
LABI, MIOH., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1898.
New Series; Vol. 7, No   4
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Tbe less people will remem*
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suffice.   If vou want a
Fall or Winter
Suit or
Overcoat,
Coll on.
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Who lias samples superior to
anything ever shown in the
city. The more particular
you an> about style, tlb and
the cloth, tbe better we can
satisfy you.
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" " " pants    '•
"     wool pints $2.50 and 3.00
shirts ::■"" and 50c
"       mule suin (doves 25c
•*      wool mitts 10c
Lumbermen's sox 25c
Web halters 17c
Leather halters 50c
Rope halters 8c
Axle grease 5c—10c
Axle washers per coil 5c
Fire shovels 5c
Ax handles 8c
Boy's ax 50c
Slipper soles 20c pair.
50-lb steelyards 40c
Plate handles 5e
Coat racks 10c
Pad locks 10c
50-ft wire clothes line 26c
Stove brushes 10c—12c
Lanterns 45c
Cobblers' outfit 50c
Family harness mender SI
Strap hinges 5, 8, 10 eents pair'.
Stove polish 5c- iUo
Bridle bits 10c
Stove pokers 5c
Niekle plated night lamp 12c
Galvanized wringers S1.25
eel spiders 25c      Fry pans 5c to 25c
Pancake gridles 30c
Pancake turners 3c, 5c
Egg boilers 8c
Granite tea kettles "TSTo 9, 75c
Granite preserve kettles 10, 30, 40c
Granite tea or coffee pots 25c, 30c
Granite dish pans 40c
TINWARE
Tea or coffee pots 8c Cake tins 5c
Table spoons lc teaspoons 2 for lc
Pie tins 1, 2 and 3 cents.
Dish pans 10, 12, 20o      Basins 3, 4, 5c
Flour sifter 9c      Meal sieves 10c
Steamers 17 c—20e
SOME OF THE FIRST THINGS.
Yours for Business,
Fred Roberts,
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Daring the month of December we will give a photo
button tree with every dozen
photos of any size.
Call early and avoid the
rush.
Copying and enlarging a
specialty.
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Clare fMooraiAer.
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A Bit of Clare's Early History as Chronicled by Dr. Davis.
"Not far from where the Indian-Budd
Lake trail crossed Che,Little Tobacco
river, which was known-ay' the early
settleis as "Isabella Crossing*" John
and William McBwen. of Bay City, in
October, 1870, platted and laid a town
to which they gave the.same name as
the county Glare. It was incorpora; ed
a village in 1879 under the laws of
1875-; Their first charter election was
held June 17th that year. Jacob D.
Newth was their first-president. It
remained a village until March 11th,
1891, when it was incorporated a city
bv act ot legislature and divided into
three wards. Tbeir Erst election
under the city charter was held'On the
first Monday of April, -1891. M, D.
Davis was chosen supervisor of the
flrst ward and J. L. Welch and Edward Unicume aldermen; Jacob Mason
supervisor of the second ward, and
David Rorlson and O. H. Sutherland
aldermen; T. C. Itockefellow supervisor of the third ward, and ft. M.
Mussell and A. Louch aldermen; C.
\y. Perry, mayor; John W. Calkins,
treasurer; C. 1. JBlgley, clerk. The
lirst justices of the peace were A. W.
Mclntyrs, four years; Joseph H. Carpenter, two years.
Among the first settlers of Clare
was Peter 'Jallum, who helped survey
the town and build the first private
dwelling. Mr. Galium opened the
flrst general store and was also the
first postmaster, and for a time carried
the mail on his back from Red Keg
postoffice, now Averill station, on F.
& P, M, R. It. in Midland county. In
1S73 he sold interest in store and engaged in lurnbeiing and various other
business enterprises until 1880, when
he settled on his farm in Vernon, Isabella county, where he lived Until his
death in August, 1895.
The llrst hotels in Clare were the
Alger house by Peter Alger, and the
Nichol house by John A. Nichol, built
in fall and winter of 1870-71. Mr.
Alger died in the house he built Aug.
1st, 1678. The Nichol house was
burned Aug. 7th. 1878. Mr. Nichol
then moved on a farm in Grant township where he resided until 1896, when
he movfd to Florida.
Caleb W. Stearns opened the Stearns
bouse in the summer of 1871 and the
lirst of July of that year commenced
carrying the United States mail between Clare and Mt. Pleasant, The
Stearns house was burned Jan. 3rd,
1881. Mr. Stearns died suddenly on
Julv 25, 1893; his wife died in March,
1WM. In 1872 J. W. Calkins opened
the first hardware store. He continued in business until 18SI when, on
account of ill health, he sold out to
W. Goodman & Co. Mr. Calkins went
to California in 1883, to Arizona in
1834, where he engaged in the cattle
business. He returned to Clare in
1888. In 1891 he built the Calkins
house, which he opened to the public
in November of that year.
The first sermon preached in Clare
was by Rev. Lewis Piper, a United
Brethren preacher, Sept. 15th, 1871, in
a log house opposite to where the
Union depot now stands. Mr. Piper
also preached the first funeral sermon
in Clare, that of a child of Peter
Galium, Dec. 1871. Mr. Piper died in
Clare October 5th, 1882. He served
through the late war, a private in Co.
C 8th Mich, infantry. In 1871 the
Presbyterians—Rev. Mr. Kott of Mt.
Pleasant having secured a counle of'
lots for church purposes — finding
themselves unable to occupy both
places, turned tbeir claims over to the
Congregationalists, who engaged Rev.
Mr. Norris to take charge^ He
preached his iirst sermon Jan. 8th,
1872. Their society was organized and
church built the same year. In ISTtu
Methodist class was organized by Rev.
Mr. Riley. Their first minister to locate here was Rey. Mr. Cogswell in
1872. Their church building was
erected in 1878.
The first lumber sawed in Clare was
by Mr. John Foots (a machinist) on a
temporary mill set up by him for a
man by the name of Kimbal. Mr.
Foots also ^awed the "first shingles in
Clare county on a machine set up by
him at Facwell for the Lintons of
South Saginaw. At present be resides
on a farm in Grant township. The
flrst shingle mill in Clare«was built by
the Waldo Bros. & Co., in 1871, which
was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in
1873. John and T. P. Horning built
their shingle mill in 1873. They did
business until 1875 when John Horning retired from the concern. In 1878
T. P. Horning associated himself with
a Mr, Reist of Erie, N. Y., and built
a flouring mill in connection with
their shingle mill. They carried on
business until August 1st, 1887, when
the whole plant was destroyed by Are.
The first druggist in Clare was Henry
Trevidick, who located here in Dec,
1871. and continued in the business
until 1888, when he disposed of his
property and moved to Jackson Co
Tbe first furniture dealer was Geo.
Atkios, in 1871. Mr. Afcldns was
killed In a, railroad accident at Loomis
on April 8th, 1876. The first- undertaker of Clare was Albert A. Shaver.
He buried Eunice Saulsbury, the flrst
one interred in Cherry Grove cemetery, April, 1871. Her coffin was of
plain pine boards and for want of
paint was covered with black cloth.
Sim now lies In the potter's field without a stone or stake to mark her
grave.
The first physician was Dr. Saw-
telle, who came here in 1870. His
office was destroyed by fire Feb, 23,
1873.   He died in Gladwin ih 1877.
Dr, Thomas Maynard moved from
"Vernon township in 1871. Dr. M. D.
Davis graduated from Cleveland Medical College in 1873, He practiced one
year in Isabella county; came to Clare
in February, 1874, where he still resides.
The flrst school was taught by Miss
Minnie Foutoh in 1872, The same
year the school building (now city
hall) on 5th street'was built at a cost
of about 82,000, The first blacksmith
was a man by the name of Bandolph,
In 1871. In 1S72 be sold out to Alfred
Louch who is still in business. Gregory
Marteile did the Urst job of mason
work in Dec, 1870, He is still a resident of the city. The first painter to
lojate here was George Holbrook, who
came here in 1872. Mr. Holbrook died
in 1884,
W. S. Cooley made the first harness
in 1871. He also printed the first
newspaper printed by steam in the
county. Mr. Cooley served in the
civil war, a member of Co, A 98th N.
Y. infantry.
The first wedding in Clare was that
of E. J. Spring and Miss Minnie Hal-
stead in 1872, Justice E, D. Wheaton
officiating.
The first child born in Clare was
Clare Calkins, March 19,1871.
On August 7,1878, occurred the first
extensive conflagration, destroying the
Nicol house, Nicol store, Post's boarding house. Barker's store aud residence
and Donahue's residence.
The lirst planing mill was operated
by Geo. Atkins, John Come-lately,,
(Rorison) made the window sash an'd
door frames.
The Cuban Creoles.
"The Cuban Creoles, with their
pickaninny band and the champion
cake-walkers, who took first diamond
prize at the Saginaw street fair, were
at the Ionia opera house last evening
and gave the most pleasing entertainment witnessed here this season."—
Ionia-Daily Seutinei.
The Creoles will be at Doherty opera
house Friday and Saturday evenings of
this week,    .vdmission, 15. 25 and 35c.
Advertised Letters.
List of letters rem lining uncalled
for in tbe Clare pusiollice for the week
ending Saturday, Dt-C 17,1898. Persons claiming these letters please call
for "advertised letters:"
James Aljoe. Geo. W. Barrey, Geo.
Fountain (£), John J. Holden, E. D.
Hutchinson, Wm. M. Hess (2), James
Sheldon, AmosTurney, Jr., Chas.Tur-
nerv'Mrs. Maggie Edwards, Miss Fran-
kie Miles', Miss May MoKetler, Mrs.
Edith Smith, Mrs. Sarah Vansburgh,
Yadie White.
S. 3. Kirkbride, P. M.
DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET
Michigan Central  Stock. Yaids, Detroit,
Mich.
Cattle were scarce at Detroit Live
Stock Market, Thursdav, December 22,
Quality common; prime steers and
heirers, $4 25@5 00: handy butchers,
S3 50Tri)t 00common,$2 50(ri3 25;canners,
cows,"~$l 50(a)2 75; stockers and feeders,
dull at $2 75"(q) 3 50.
Milch cows, actiye at 30@47; calves,
easy at $5 00@6 00.
Sheep and lambs active; quality common : prime lambs, S4 65(o"5 00; mixed
S3 50(« 4 00; culls, S2 00 («;3"00.
Hogs, active; Quality, fair; prime
mediums, $3 35(rf3 40; Yorkers, $3 25@
3 30; pigs, 63 00f«:3 15: roughs, $2 50($
2 75; stags one-third off; cripples, $1 per
cwt off.'
Receipts: Cattle. 300: calyes, 60;
slurp, 600; hogs, 5.000.
Clare Wholesale iMarkets.
GRAIN.
Wheat, per bu white 62c, red 63c
Rye per bu         45
Ear corn         18
Oats, new         28
FEED.
Hay—No. 1 Timothy, per ton.       7.00
Hay—Clover, per ton 500-6.00
PRODUCE.
Apples, green, per. bu  75—$1
Butter, per lb         14
Eggs, per doz    ,    17
Potatoes, per bu         20
DRESSED MEATS.
Chickens, per lb  6
Fowls, dressed, per lb  6
Hogs, per  cwt      4.00
Beef oei ewt S5&6.00
Mutton         06
Lamb  07
HIDES.
Green, per lb..         05
Wood Cutting.
I offer to contract  the cutting of
1,000 cords of 16-inch wood, all to be
cut by next June.    Apply at Currle
farm. '	
Wood Wanted.
We are ready to buy soft 4,-ft, cord
wood and will pay 85c a cord for 100
cords or over, contracts, and 75c a cord
for small lots. We pay cash every
Monday.
Clare Electric Light Co.,
A. J. Doherty, Sec'y.
Dated, Glare, Nov. 30,1898. 1-4
Home made candies for 10c a pound
at Van Bruat & Soh's.
■For toyB of all kinds call on Fre*d
Roberts, at tbe Raclcett.
Christmas presents for old and
young, ornarnental as well as useful,
will be found at Holbrook's depart-
roeut store.
If you want any blank receipt hooks,
order books, contracts, tax receipts, or
anything in that line, nicely printed
and bound, leave yotir order at this
office. -We make a specialty of such
work,   Prices right,
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HANDKERCHIEFS.
A large collection of sterling values
in hancUiercliiefs is to be found here
at all "times but just now'the assortment is increased by the addition of a
superb line selected for the holiday
trade. Fine, muslins with daintily
embroidered borders, hemstitched and
scalloped edges at 5c to 5oc each. Assortment or values cannot be approached elsewhere, especially good styles at
IS and 25c.
THE KID GLOVE STOCK.
Is now at its best   The color and
assortment is extensive.     We can satisfy you as to price and style.
5-hook kid, bla6k and colors, Si.00
2-clasp kid, colors, S1.0C.
2-clasp Mocha, colors, §1.00
2-clasp very fine Mocha, fancy stitched
backs, black and colors, $1.50
UMBRELLAS
Are a sort of useful gifts.   Always ap
predated.     Our line contains many
strong values.
Ladies1 silk, mixed serge, large assortment of stylish handles at $1.00
Ladies' fine toiTeta, natural handles,
SI. 50.
Ladies' fine tofleta; horn and natural
handles, §2.50
Very fine tofltetas in fancy metal handles, $3.50.
Men's silk warp serges, natural handles $1.25.
Men's silk warp serge, fancy carved
handles, 82. Oo.
Men's tofletas, natural handles, $2
SHAWLS.
Beavers and double shawls in browns,
Tans and Grays $2.50 to $5.00.
DRESS GOODS.
Are you seeking a gift for wife, sister or mother? Wouldn't a dress or
skirt pattern be acceptable? We've a
choice line to select from at lOc to $1
per yard. Especially good values in
black Roods at 25c to 90c per yard.
Black satin shirt waists choice
styles at $5 and $6.
NeEw novelties-in stock collars at 25c
to" 75c.S
Special value in 5-cord saten. stocks
worth 50c at 25c.
Fancu celluloid piioto frames, 10c eacH
FURS.
A few desirable'Collarettes at $2.00 to
$10.00.
Muffs from 50c up.
KNIT SHAWLS.
In Saxony Yarn  and   Ice Wool,   black
and white, 25c to $1.50.
LINENS FOR GIFT GIVING
Fine bleached table linens,  50c to
$1.50 per yard.
Napkins, large size, $1 to 4.50 per doz.
FINE TOWELS. A large collection in
all white and colored borders, fringed and hemstitched, special values
for holiday trade, 25c.
MEN'S FURNISHINGS.
Many desirable items in this line  or
holiday gifts.
New styles in neckwear, 25c up.
Men.s  lined   mittens   and   gloves,   Kid
and Mocha, 50c to $1.50.
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TORNADO, LIFE,
Accident and Sickness
Are you protected? No man can
afford to be without a safeguard. Do
not delay, for no man knoweth when
the hour ajpproacheth. Insure in one
of the old" line, standard companies
represented by
C. H, CLARK.
Headquarters at PostQff'ieo.
Village protierts and fanMiiE lands tor sale.
Houses and lots lor sale and for rent, collections. et6.
Good house and lot on ivest 7tli Street for sale
'for $250 or -frill trade for ot? er property.       -
House, and lot on 1st street, $250.    A bargain.
House and lot on vrcst.lth, slrbet. Terms and
price right. „  s„    •    _^
8o-Acres land, Vernon township, 8 miloa from
oltv; E acres improved.   Cheap and easy terms.
SD-Aores in Wise townBhlp unimproved.
Several farms 1ft Sheridan township and other
desirahlo city property for sale.
Farm in Wise township to exchange for city
property. "
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§ The finest line of Perfumes. Q-
Beautiful Perfume Atomizers. e
The most beautiful and best line of Books. M
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DOLLS, large and small and pretty* e
Medalions. Cuff and Collar Boxes, ^
Bon-bon Qishes, Beautiful Mirrors for the »
dress'er.
Also all kinds of games for the Children,
LEBHATSTIPS, ETC., ETC.
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visits as you have time to make.
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